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Guided Self Help for Eating Disorders Implementation Study

RecruitingNAAges 12 Years - 100 YearsAllMcMaster University
NCT06851273 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Eating disorders are amongst the most understudied illnesses affecting young women in Canada. Further, mortality rates are amongst the highest of all psychiatric illnesses. Despite their high prevalence and mortality rates, research into adolescent eating disorders is underfunded in Canada. In addition to the problem of research underfunding, healthcare system underfunding exists - creating long waiting lists and fragmented care for children and youth with eating disorders. More efficient treatments are urgently needed to reduce wait times and provide expedited care to adolescents on eating disorder waitlists. The current study aims to assess whether implementing a virtual parent-lead therapy, Guided Self Help Family-Based Therapy (GSH FBT) might alleviate wait times for eating disorder services and also reduce eating disorder symptomatology in young people with anorexia nervosa. This st

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Family including an adolescent with a confirmed diagnosis of Anorexia nervosa according to DSM-5-TR criteria. * Access to computer and internet connection * Have the capacity to speak, write, and understand English or French * Therapist/coaches are licensed mental health clinician with experience in eating disorder treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescent has a current physical or mental disorder that requires hospitalization and/or prohibits the use of psychotherapy * Adolescent has a current dependence on drugs or alcohol * Adolescent has a current physical condition known to influence weight or eating (pregnancy, diabetes mellitus) * Adolescent has expected body weight of less than 75% * Adolescent/family has undergone four or more sessions of FBT for anorexia nervosa at any time * Does not have the capacity to speak, write, and understand English or French * Does not have access to computer and internet connection * Professionals are not licensed mental health professionals with experience in eating disorder treatment.
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What it tests

  • Guided Self Help Family Based Therapy (GSH FBT)
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Where

1 site
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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